Liverpool were in cruise control seven minutes after half time as Xherdan Shaqiri was left unmarked in the penalty area to volley home Andrew Robertson's cross.

The victory puts Liverpool back on top of the table, although they will drop back to third by the end of Sunday if Chelsea defeat Everton in the game that kicks off at 6.15pm UAE time, while Manchester City will take top spot later if they avoid defeat against Manchester United when they play at 8.30pm.